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Here they come, ready or not! The

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How to Deal with Snowbirdius Floridicus!

Janice Doyle, Editor

Who Are the Snowbirds? Originally, “snowbirds” was a term for Canadians who, early on, purchased inexpensive land and built modest winter homes so they could spend up to six months in the Sunshine State but still retain their homeland residency. Today, snowbirds come from all over—even from no farther than Atlanta or Birmingham—who just enjoy good friends, fun activities and beautiful stretches of beach. For the busy locals who live here year-round, listen for complaints like “what’s with all the big cars and why do they drive so slow?” But those who rely on the influx of cash that comes with the snowbirds often “baby” them because, well, that cash impacts everything from churches to veterans groups. Clubs of all sorts exist only in the winter. Museums open new exhibitions to entice winter groups. Golf clubs spend money and time getting the greens ready.

Friendships are big for snow-birds—connections and comaraderie. Charities look forward to an influx of volunteers, snowbirds often are serving the needs of other snowbirds. Put on a parade, a festival or a fund-raiser and you’ll find snowbirds right in the middle of it.

What’s the best way to deal with snowbirds? Always remember that no matter what it is, they do it different, better, faster, cheaper and more accurately UP NORTH! As long as you can accept that fact, you get to stay in Florida year-round and they get to go back. Be patient with them, because you may visit UP NORTH in the summer and then you can tell them how much better, faster, cheaper and more accurately we do things here. Snowbirds are a win-win situation. Enjoy!

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My Thoughts On...ThanksgivingBY ANN THOMAS

Where I live in California we have wild turkeys walking

around. They are lean, aggressive and unattractive birds and I wonder who first got the idea to eat them. I know the story about the Indians and Pilgrims coming together for this great fall feast and since the Indians were apparently experts on corn and fish, I’m assuming one of the Pil-grims was responsible for the turkey. I’m trying to imagine the reaction of his wife or mother when he walked in with this dead bird and presented it to her with instruction to be sure and re-move the pin feathers before cooking. I’m also having a bit of trouble imagining the reactions of those at that first Thanksgiving when everyone sat down and viewed this mixed assortment of food. Surely this tough, sinewy bird, even minus pinfeathers, couldn’t have com-

manded center stage. But cod fish, prepared in any way they might have tried, just seems wrong. On the other hand, I know cranberries grow in Massachusetts so there might have been cranberry sauce, which always helps turkey. I’m pretty sure there wasn’t a relish tray, but perhaps gravy? Our elementary school books pre-sented that first gathering as a relaxed, happy party, bringing together good friends to celebrate a good harvest. It appears this idea is what most of today’s families are trying to recreate. I don’t want to be a spoil sport, but there is some misunderstanding here.

Even though the Indians brought most of the food because generosity was part of their tradition, it seems the purpose of the gathering was business. In fact, the Pilgrims were attempting to negotiate a treaty of some sort. So, besides being a model for future Thanksgivings, this get together was also, apparently, the first example of how to conduct a business luncheon. What I don’t know is the role of sports in the day’s activities. Of course there was no television, but one of our former Presidents demonstrated that it was possible to have everyone run into the yard and begin a game involving some ball. My impression of the Pilgrims is that they were a serious lot and probably didn’t own a ball, much less have an amateur team for that year’s sporting event. The Wamano-ags, on the other hand, having lived in the neighborhood for at least several generations, may have had a history of sports, although probably not football.

In our family, Thanksgiving dinner generally ends with pie. It seems likely that both the Pilgrims and Indians would have known about pumpkin, although I doubt, under those living conditions, the pie crust would have been very flaky. On the other hand, when I was in Mas-sachusetts, I was served something called Indian pudding, a dessert made from corn. I wasn’t fond of it, although the people I was traveling with thought it grand. They ordered it with vanilla ice cream and the ice cream certainly improved the dish. Maybe my friends’ fondness for that dessert indicates they’re descended from some of the originals who attended that first dinner party. Still, I’m not at all sure where any of those early diners would have found vanilla ice cream. Ann Thomas can be contacted through her website dr-annthomas.comand on her blog theparentingclinic.comwhich has a section for grandparents.

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Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie.

Just a few of the names that made jazz an American household word. Jazz—the only original American art form—originated at the beginning of the 20th century in black communities in the southern U.S. From its birth in a mix of African and European music traditions, jazz is now being embraced by music lovers of all ages and from multiple cultures. And the record industry where jazz made its name might be dead, but jazz itself is very much alive. For many people, the word jazz evokes a singer in a bar, club, restaurant or hotel, reworking the old standards. It’s tied in memory to the cultures that gave it rise: its native New Orleans from the early 1920s, big band swing and Kansas City jazz. And there’s Harlem where the sounds of Duke Ellington, Benny Carter, Charlie Parker, Count Basie, John Coltrane and Billie Holiday reverberated through the streets. There were soul jazz, jazz fusion, smooth jazz and more. Electronics changed everything, and finally, in the seventies, jazz lost much of its popularity and “took a nose dive,” ac-cording to a jazz historian. It looked like jazz was destined to be a memory.

But, as jazz trombonist J.J. Johnson said in 1988, “Jazz is restless. It won’t stay put and it never will.” Jazz didn’t stay down for long.What it is The music form came back and entices younger generations to use their instru-ments for both Sousa marches and jazz because jazz lets them improvise. Older folks might say jazz has to be music you can tap your foot to and dance. Still others want their jazz “to have swing, be soulful,” feeling the blues of an African American church in it some-where—the notes that put a “moan” or “shiver” in John Coltrane’s solos. And free jazz, or improvised music, incorporates all kinds of electronics. West coast Florida jazz clubs are in full swing this month and jazz festivals will continue to draw crowds all season. What’s it all about? What is all that jazz anyway? In jazz, the skilled performer interprets a tune in very individual ways, never playing the same composition exactly the same way twice. Depending upon the performer’s mood and personal experi-ence, interactions with other musicians, or even members of the audience, a jazz musician/performer may alter melodies,

harmonies or time signature at will. Mark Feinman, president of the Al Downing Jazz Association in St. Pete, says jazz is a tradition, passed down from generation and that’s the way to learn it—just as generations learned from

the legendary Al Downing. Today, jazz can be found in both conventional and unconventional places. All the colleges and universities in area promote jazz programs. It’s found in jam sessions and concerts and in huge festivals which bring in big name jazz musicians. Listening to jazz Feinman educates both children (by going into schools) and adults in listen-ing to jazz. “There’s no wrong or right way to listen to jazz,” Feinman says. He says some listeners enjoy focusing on what a musician is doing, watching all his movements as he plays. Other people just listen because it feels right. They become a part of community as a whole with the artists who share their music on the stage and their passion for the people who are listening. If you go to a traditional, classical show, Feinman said, you appreciate that they’re getting it all right—the lights, the sounds—it’s all a part of the ticketed price. “But with jazz you’re involved in the experience.” Instruments in jazz vary from two players to a full 22-piece big band. There’s the stereotypical drum, piano, upright bass; the trumpet, sax and trom-bone. Jazz is now global, and there are strings, oboes, a French horn, baritone, and more, all of which are “widening the palate and colors of jazz.”

Forty years ago popular jazz musicians like Bill Evans listened to Debussy and Chopin and incorporated jazz standards with the harmony of Debussy. On today’s jazz scene, South Ameri-can salsa melodies and rhythms are incorporated with jazz’s improvisation. Or, classic South Indian raga melodies mix with more modern instruments and harmonies. “It goes under the umbrella of jazz because they’re improvising with their rhythms and harmony.” Feinman has a student from China who incorporates his ancient Chinese music into America’s only original art form – jazz. If you take in a jazz festival in the area, Feinman says, “You’ll find ways to chal-lenge your ears. The festival planners will be presenting what they feel com-fortable with and what they have faith in offering as representing good jazz.” So, challenge your ears at one of the area’s many jazz opportunities. It’s the American way!

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nean: which diet is right for you? Losing weight sometimes takes experimentation. Genes, family, your environment—even your friends—influence how, why, what and how much you eat, so don’t get too dis-couraged or beat yourself up because a diet that “worked for everybody” didn’t pay off for you. Try another. Here’s a look at three com-mon diet approaches:

Low fat: Doesn’t taste great …and is less filling Low-fat diets were shoved aside by the low-carb frenzy. But healthy fats can actually promote weight loss, and some fats are good for the heart; eliminating them from the diet can cause problems. Since fat contains nine calories per gram while carbohydrates contain four, you could theoretically eat more without taking in more calories by cutting back on fatty foods

and eating more that are full of carbohydrates, especially water-rich fruits and vegetables. Still, such a diet tends to be less filling and flavorful than other diets, which lessens its long-term appeal and may lead to eating highly processed carbs which sabotages your weight-loss plan.

Low carbohydrate: Quick weight loss but long-term safety questions Eating carbohydrates boosts blood sugar, triggering an outpouring of insulin from the pancreas. The surge of insulin can rapidly drop blood sugar, causing hunger. Limiting carbs in favor of protein and fat is supposed to prevent the insulin surge and make you feel full longer. To make up for the lack of carbohy-drates in the diet, the body mobilizes its own carbohydrate stores from liver and muscle tissue. In the process, the body also mobilizes water, meaning that the pounds shed are water weight which tends to slow and reverse after a while.

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Mediterranean style: Healthy fats and carbs with a big side of fruits and vegetables Good fats are the monounsaturated fats found in olive oil and other oils, and the polyunsaturated fats found in fish, canola oil, walnuts, and other foods. Saturated fat and trans fat are the bad guys. Mediterranean diets tend to have a moderate amount of fat, but most of it comes from healthy fats.

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age. Old soldiers are known for sitting around telling stories, but often their real heroism comes from lessons learned on the battlefield. Set in the aftermath of the Civil War, Stephen Crane’s short story “The Veteran” tells the heroic tale of an old soldier and his grandson. Although, this tale is simple in its form and plot, it expresses a deep and powerful message concerning courage. The tales begins with the grandfather, Old Henry, retelling the story of his first encounter with war. Rather than telling a tall tale about his first battle experi-ence, he tells the truth. “Why, in my

first battle I thought the sky was falling down. I thought the world was coming to an end. You bet I was scared.” The crowd he tells his story to is amazed that a grown man and former soldier would acknowledge his fear. Old Henry goes on to explain what happened because of his fear: he ran away from the fighting. Even though the crowd accepted the Old Henry’s words with a bit of humor, Old Henry’s grandson Jim did not. He was “visibly horror-stricken. His hands were clasped nervously, and his eyes were wide with astonish-ment at this terrible scandal of his most magnificent grandfather telling such a thing. His grandfather had just openly admitted to cowardice in front of the townspeople.

Confused by his grandfather’s admission, young Jim inquires into his grandfather’s actions. Old Henry’s response to his grandson was, “I had to get used to it.” Crane’s lesson is that courage does not come naturally to everyone; sometimes it has to be learned through experience. Jim continues to be perplexed by his grandfather’s words and actions. The story continues with a tragic barn burning. Old Henry realizes the livestock in the barn are trapped there. Instead of sitting back and watching the barn burn like the rest of the crowd, Old Henry jumps into action. He runs into the barn to set the animals free. Inspired by the old soldier, others join in to save the barn and together they manage to free all but one cow and two colts.

Old Henry even saves the life of the man who caused the fire. Even though badly singed by flames, Henry still at-tempts a final rescue, the little colts in the back stall. Tragically, Old Henry never returns from the fiery barn. Although Crane leaves the story with this ending, the moral of his tale is not lessened but rather increased by Old Henry’s death. Through his selfless actions, Old Henry was able to demonstrate a powerful lesson for his grandson. A coward can learn courage, courage can inspire others and courage when practiced makes a hero, even in death. Many veterans have learned lessons of courage from those who fought in battles, especially those who died there.

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Q. Which is the correct spelling of Veterans Day?

a. Veterans Dayb. Veteran’s Dayc. Veterans’ DayA. Veterans Day (choice a, above). Veterans Day does not include an apostrophe but does include an “s” at the end of “veterans” because it is not a day that “belongs” to veterans, it is a day for honoring all veterans.

Q. On what day of the week will Veterans Day be observed?A. Veterans Day is always observed officially on November 11, regardless of the day of the week on which it falls. The Veterans Day National Ceremony, like most ceremonies around the nation, is held on Veterans Day itself. However, when Veterans Day falls on a weekday, many com-munities choose to hold Veterans Day parades or other celebrations on the weekend before or after November 11 so that more people can participate.

Q. Who decides if a governmentoffice or business closes or staysopen on Veterans Day?A. Federal government closings are established by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM). State and local governments, including schools, are not required to follow OPM closure policies. Likewise, non-government businesses are free to make their own decisions to close or remain open for business, regardless of federal, state or local government closings.

Q. Why do some schools close and oth-ers remain in session on Veterans Day?A. Because there is no legal require-ment that schools close on Veterans Day, individual states or school districts are free to establish their own policies on school closings.

Q. What is the difference between Veterans Day and Memorial Day?

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A. Memorial Day is a day for remembering and honoring military personnel who died in the service of their country, particularly those who died in battle or as a result of wounds sustained in battle. While those who died are also remembered, Veterans Day is the day set aside to thank and honor ALL those who served honorably in the military—in wartime or peacetime. In fact, Veterans Day is largely intended to thank LIVING veterans for their service, to acknowl-edge that their contributions to our national security are appreciated, and to underscore the fact that all those who served—not only those who died —have sacrificed and done their duty.Q. Why are red poppies worn on Veterans Day, and where can I obtain them?A. The wearing of poppies in honor of America’s war dead is traditionally done on Memorial Day, not Veterans Day. The practice of wearing of pop-pies takes its origin from the poem “In Flanders Fields,” written in 1915 by John McCrae. For information on how to obtain poppies for use on Memorial Day, contact a veterans service organization, such as the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW) or The American Legion. Q. Is Veterans Day celebrated in other countries?A. Yes, a number of countries honor their veterans each year on November 11, although the name and types of commemorations differ somewhat from Veterans Day celebrations in the United States. For example, Canada and Australia observe “Remembrance Day” on November 11, and Great Britain observes “Remembrance Day” on the Sunday nearest to November 11. If you’re a veteran, we say “Thanks for your service.” Veteran or not, if at all possible, find a way to honor veterans this November 11.

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for lunch instead of dinner, and remember that all the Disney resorts also have dining places.

2. If you can say “I Love a Parade” in the band sense of the words, consider that you can see the Parade of Bands on Thanksgiving Day at the Disney World Resort. Bands from around the U.S prepare and join a mass band per-formance for thousands of park guests at the iconic Walt Disney World® performance venue at 10 a.m. Nov. 22.

A Disney World Don’t-Miss: Epcot’s Candle-light Processional begins Nov. 23, the day after Thanks-giving—the same time the Christmas lights are up in the resorts—through Dec. 30. A mass

choir, joined by a 50-piece live orchestra and a celebrity narrator, tell the story of Christmas in words and music in a very moving performance. Performances are held at Epcot’s open-air America Gardens Theatre at 5, 6:45 and 8:15 p.m. each evening. Look for special pricing packages that include dinner reservations. Around Orlando…locals and their visitors can enjoy these holiday events:

Universal Orlando Resort will host Mannheim Steamroller in live performances on select Saturday and Sunday nights in December. Throughout the season there’s Grinchmas! live, musical stage

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show and a daily Macy’s Holiday Parade (with fl oats direct from Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade). ICE! At the Gaylord Palms Resort: Nov. 10 – Jan. 1 has ice slides and hand-carved sculptures in a 100-acre walk-through ice park. Prices begin at $22/adults. Christmas Celebration at SeaWorld Orlando includes an ice skating show, a special night-time Shamu show, live theatrical performances and fi reworks. LEGOLAND Florida hosts Christmas Bricktacular that includes a 30-foot tall Christmas tree made of LEGO bricks. And enjoy the botanical gardens (which were once Cypress Gardens). “Festival of Trees” at Orlando Museum of Art: Nov. 12 – 20 shows off trees, wreaths and gingerbread houses to ignite the holiday spirit. Admission: $10. Orlando Bowl Week: Dec. 26 – Jan. 1. Florida Citrus Sports presents the Russell Athletic Bowl and the Capital One Bowl plus the Fresh From Florida Parade and a concert in Lake Eola Park. Learn more at visitorlando.com.

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Jazz in the AreaMany venues offer jazz. Here’s a

start: Jazz With Jim is a monthly concert hosted by local musician and former Hillsborough Community Col-lege instructor and Director of Music, Jim Burge and The Jazz Directions. The concert fuses personal stories by the musicians with popular jazz tunes suited for that month’s theme. Carroll-wood Cultural Center, 4537 Lowell Rd., Tampa. (Concert Nov. 16).

The Fox Jazz Café, 5401 W. Kennedy Blvd. Live music Thurs, Fri., Sat. thefoxjazzclub.com. Skipper’s Smokehouse. Music nightly. Open jam times. skippersmokehouse.com. Online: 98.7 smoothjazztampabay.com. Find performances: The Tampa Jazz Club, Mainstage Theater, HCC Perform-ing Arts Bldg., Palm Ave. & N. Avenida Republica de Cuba. tampajazzclub.com.

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1851 Rickenbacker DriveSun City Center, FL

(813) 634-9900 or 1 (877) 346-5600

Humana is a Medicare Advantage organization with a Medicare contract. You must continue to pay your Medicare Part B premium. Limitations, copayments, and restrictions may apply. If you are a member of a qualified State Pharmaceutical Assistance Program, please contact the Program to verify that the mail-order pharmacy will coordinate with that program. The benefit information provided is a brief summary, not a complete description of benefits. For more information, contact the plan. A sales person will be present with information and applications. For accommodation of persons with special needs at sales meetings, call 1-877-868-0796 (TTY: 711), 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a week. Applicable to Humana Gold Plus® (HMO) plans: H1036-025, 040, 052, 054, 067, 164. *Medicare beneficiaries may enroll in the plan only during specific times of the year. Contact Humana for more information. **Transportation to plan-approved locations, some limitations and restrictions may apply.H1036_GHHHD2RHH CMS Accepted TMP 11/12

To find out if a Humana plan is right for you, call to schedule an in-home appointment or to find a neighborhood meeting.

monthly plan premium

$0The smart health plan for today’s economy

n $0 monthly Plan Premiumn Doctor’s office visits and hospital coveragen Prescription drug coveragen Convenient mail-order delivery of prescriptionsn Fitness program - gym membership at

no additional costn Unlimited rides to your doctors and gym**n Dental, Vision and Hearing coverage

Humana Gold Plus® (HMO) stretches your healthcare dollar to give you the benefits you want, at a price that’s easy on your wallet.

n Over-the-counter medication benefitn Preventive coveragen24-hour nurse advice linenWellness programnEmergency coverage at home and

when you traveln And more we haven’t listed!

1-877-868-0796 (TTY: 711) 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., 7 days a week

DON’T FORGET! The Medicare Advantage annual enrollment dates are Oct. 15 – Dec. 7.*

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